TABC investigating former River Road band director

The investigation could take a couple weeks, said TABC Sgt. Randy Chatham.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating allegations that minors were permitted to consume alcohol at the home of former River Road High School band director Melvin Evans, who quit his job last week, authorities said.

The investigation could take a couple weeks, said TABC Sgt. Randy Chatham.

“We’ve got a lot of witnesses to talk to,” Chatham said. “This is going to take a little time.”

River Road Independent School District officials said last week they made a report to the Amarillo Police Department regarding Evans, who resigned Sept. 25. Both district officials and Evans declined to comment at the time on the nature and details of the report.

Amarillo Police Cpl. Jerry Neufeld said the department closed its investigation after learning of the TABC probe.